Postdoctoral Associate; Newark

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate within the Cancer Health Equity Division of the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Vision: Through science, evidence‑based actions, openness, and respect for those we serve, Rutgers will advance cancer‑focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area.

Mission: Accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; offer evidence‑based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of extraordinarily diverse communities.

Core Values: Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.

• Manage databases, develop analytical plans, and carry out analysis for manuscripts, reports, and presentations related to cancer and health equity projects.
• Lead, draft, and publish papers in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Assist in the development of regulatory protocols, recruitment materials, intervention resources, and education and policy‑relevant deliverables.
• Lead and support implementation of cancer prevention and control studies among high‑risk and underserved populations.
• Assist the Principal Investigators in identifying and developing grant proposals based on the conducted cancer control research.
• Understand and adhere to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy; demonstrate and model the Rutgers Cancer Institute core values.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and Rutgers compliance standards.
• Act as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service, and improved quality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Health Policy and Management, Epidemiology, or a related discipline (e.g., Health Services Research, Health Psychology, or Sociology) required. Applicants who are ABD may be considered; documentation of PhD completion must be provided prior to employment.

• Excellent data management and analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Stata, SAS, or R.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications using implementation science theories and methods.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with institutional review boards (IRB).

• Prior experience in community‑engaged, health care delivery, or systems‑level public health research.

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Office environment with moderate noise.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Salary range: $61,805 - $80,000 commensurate with experience.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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